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Frommer's Review

I would never counsel a visitor to stay within the confines of his or her hotel, but this stunning restaurant at the Fairmont Royal York is definitely worth a visit. The scene is one of unabashed luxury, with velvety banquettes and Murano glass chandeliers. The attentive service is in keeping with the elegant atmosphere -- don't come here if you don't want to be pampered.

The menu is comprised of luxurious ingredients that are cleverly matched. The starters set the tone -- think Dungeness crab salad with Segruva caviar, or a seafood tower built with the freshest lobster, scallops, and oysters. Mains vary from truffle-and-polenta-stuffed pheasant with asparagus and shallots to the morel-crusted venison loin with seared Québec foie gras. One of my favorite dishes -- the tempura-fried halibut and hand-cut fries (an upscale version of fish and chips) -- is available only at lunch.

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